Student Support Services and Helplines

Protégé School is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. We recognize that students may face challenges related to mental health, addictions, cultural and language integration, or personal well-being. To ensure our students have access to the right supports, the following resources are available:

Emergency & Crisis Response

• Call 911 for immediate emergencies
• Talk Suicide Canada (24/7): 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
• Good2Talk (Post-Secondary, 24/7): 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

Mental Health, Addiction & Health Supports

• ConnexOntario (Mental Health, Addiction, Gambling, Gaming): 1-866-531-2600
• Ontario Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600
• Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000

Equity, Safety & Inclusion

• Sexual Assault Support Centre: 1-866-863-0511
• Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511
• Ontario Human Rights Legal Support Centre: 1-866-625-5179
• 211 Ontario: Dial 2-1-1 (community, cultural, housing, and social supports in 150+ languages)

Protégé School Student Services

Students may also access internal supports, including:

• Student Support & Counseling Office: students@protegeschool.com<
• Academic Advising: Jason.d@protegeschool.com or liz.d@protegeschool.com
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Office: cheng@protegeschool.com and angela@protegeschool.com

Protégé School is committed to equity, inclusion, and student well-being. All student concerns are documented and addressed in accordance with the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005, Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements, and Protégé School’s policies and procedures.

Are you in need of help?

Please take the time to read below and find a judgement-free service suitable for your needs.

Personal Counselling Community Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous

https://www.district18.org/

Talk Suicide

1 833 456-4566 or text 45645.

Toronto Distress Centres

416 408-4357 or 408-HELP

Substance Abuse

• https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.html
• Tel: 1-866-531-2600

Family Services Toronto

• https://familyservicetoronto.org/
• Tel: 416-595-9230 ext. 0

Credit Counselling

• https://nomoredebts.org/canada-credit-counselling/ontario
• Tel: 1-888-527-8999

Legal Aid

• https://www.legalaid.on.ca/services/family-legal-issues/
• Tel: 416-979-1446

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities

• https://schcontario.ca/programs/health-services/sexual-assault-domestic-violence-care-centre/
• Tel: (416) 642 9445

Scarborough Women’s Centre

https://www.scarboroughwomenscentre.ca/

Assaulted Women’s Helpline

• 416-439-7111
• Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511

Community Family Services of Ontario

Community Family Services of Ontario helps build a safe and harmonious community by providing professional counselling, settlement, disabilities, and special needs services to individuals and families in need. (416) 979-8299.

If you don’t feel comfortable reaching out to any of these community resources by yourself, please don’t hesitate to contact Protégé School at (416)-754-9866 or talk to a school representative in person to assist you with your decision to contact the resource of your choosing.